Showing Results for "endangering"

endangering

VERB

put in jeopardy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expose imperil menace threaten

STRONG

chance hazard peril risk venture

WEAK

be careless chance it lay on the line lay open leave defenseless leave in the middle make liable play into one's hands put at risk put in danger put on the spot stick one's neck out subject to loss

Antonyms

STRONGEST

guard help protect save

WEAK

aid assist comfort take care

Example Sentences

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"It is endangering our lives and our business," said Nicholas, 42, a souvenir vendor who did not want to give his surname for fear of reprisals.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“They need to pay for it by opening up their checkbook and changing the program to ensure that there are parental controls and that we are not endangering our kids.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The head of refereeing said Johnston's tackle did not meet the "criteria" in terms of "excessive force", "brutality" and "endangering the safety of an opponent".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Sarah Dineley, from the CPS, said that the alleged boat pilots had been charged with endangering the lives of others.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

All that hard work, solving the clues, burning midnight oil, endangering the lives of his friends, it had all come to nothing.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques